- Salary
- Competitive
- Pay
- $1,200 to $1,400 month
- Work Type
- Permanent; Contract
- Work Time
- Part-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 357320
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 27/04/2025
- Expires
- in one month
- Views
- 151
Part-time caretaker needed for personal horses in exchange for furnished cottage home. We are in search of a dedicated horse lover as a part-time groom to assist with all aspects of daily horse care for 4 horses. This quiet, private stable offers experiences in care of competition horses and in exceptional equine management. In exchange for housing, duties include feeding, blanketing, fly-spraying, turnout, stall cleaning, watering and specialty care for show horses. Working hours are 8 AM to 12 Noon 5 days per week including 1 weekend day each week. Vacation of 1 week is granted after 6 months employment, followed by another week after 1 year of service. Schedule can be coordinated with other staff to attend classes, or work off of the farm for additional income.
The farm is located 30 minutes from Syracuse NY, 12 minutes outside Cazenovia NY and 20 minutes outside Morrisville NY. Part-time Scheduling allows freedom to work an additional job, or attend college classes this fall.
The 750 square foot cottage provided includes an eat in kitchen, newly renovated bathroom, loft bedroom, 2 closets and a spacious living area. Space is suitable for a single person, or couple. The house is equipped with an economical wood pellet stove. Utilities are included. Wifi available. One well behaved pet considered. Off street parking is provided for 1 vehicle.
Recent equine experience, employment references and previous rental references required. Candidates must be Reliable with own transportation. This is a wonderful opportunity for a qualified equine groom looking for a private, charming country home. Horse enthusiast's please provide a resume.
Requirements
References and experience handling young horses. Must have US citizenship and speak fluent English.
Required Key Skills
Equine First-Aid Handling Youngstock People SkillsAccommodation
The 750 square foot cottage includes an eat in kitchen, newly renovated bathroom, loft bedroom, 2 closets and a spacious living area. House is suitable for a single person, or a couple. The house is equipped with an economical wood pellet stove. Utilities are included. Wifi available. One well behaved pet can be considered. Off street parking provided.
Job Benefits
Friendly, family owned farm atmosphere.
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 357316
- Location
- Manlius, New York, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
Carisbrooke Sport Horses is nestled in scenic, rural Upstate NY
valley on 30 private acres. The property includes open fields for riding, as
well as a 100- foot by 200-foot outdoor dressage arena, round pen and multiple paddocks. The 7-stall
barn is within close proximity of the family home and is monitored by video camera. The property is located approximately 10 minutes outside of Cazenovia NY, and 20 minutes from Morrisville NY.
Carisbrooke Sport Horses has been a family owned private equestrian facility for over thirty years. Their competitive experience originated in the sport of International Three Day Eventing during the 1990’s and eventually transitioned into a specialized dressage breeding and training program in the early 2000’s. Currently the property houses six high-end dressage minded horses. They have either been breed for sale on the American dressage market or are being started as international level prospects.